American goods returned
Also called: 9801.00.10 · US goods returned
US tariff treatment allowing products of the US that are exported and returned without having been advanced in value or improved in condition abroad to re-enter free of duty, under HTSUS subheading 9801.00.10. Certain documentation is needed, depending on the value and type of goods.
In practice
Goods returned unsold or rejected by foreign buyers can usually come back duty free if their US origin can be proven.
Applies to: 
USA
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